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to overload
01
to load or burden something with a weight or quantity that exceeds its capacity
Transitive: to overload a container
02
to burden someone or something with an excessive amount of work or responsibility
Transitive: to overload sb
03
to subject an electrical system to a demand that exceeds its designed capacity
Transitive: to overload an electrical system
Overload
01
a condition where a circuit or electrical system experiences a current higher than its designed capacity; potentially leading to overheating and damage
02
an excessive burden
03
an amount that exists in excess
overload
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load
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Example
The truck driver unintentionally overloaded the vehicle by stacking too many heavy crates.
Ignoring the weight restrictions, the warehouse staff overloaded the shipping container with goods.
Overloading a bus with more passengers than its designated capacity compromises the safety of the passengers.
The airline crew carefully monitors and balances the cargo load in the airplane to avoid overloading it.
The presenter overloaded the audience with excessive data and information.
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